Sandbox subdural empyema

Antimicrobial Regimen – Empiric Therapy

• Ampicillin 200 mg/kg/day IV, q4h AND
• Cefotaxime 200 mg/kg/day IV, q6h

• Ampicillin 200 mg/kg/day IV, q4h AND
• Cefotaxime 200 mg/kg/day IV, q6h OR Ceftriaxone 100 mg/kg/day IV, q12h

3 months or adults < 55 years (immunocompetent)" data-collapsetext="Infants > 3 months or adults < 55 years (immunocompetent)" style="text-indent: 0px;">

• Ampicillin 200 mg/kg/day IV, q4h AND
• Cefotaxime 200 mg/kg/day IV, q6h

• Ampicillin 200 mg/kg/day IV, q4h AND
• Cefotaxime 200 mg/kg/day IV, q6h

• Ampicillin 200 mg/kg/day IV, q4h AND
• Cefotaxime 200 mg/kg/day IV, q6h